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New Zealand: Katrina Withers bolsters Canterbury

The Christchurch Press
9 January 1999



Katrina Withers returns to bolster the Canterbury women's cricket team for the first time this season in its weekend double-header against Otago, at Dudley Park today, and Hagley Oval tomorrow.

Selection panel convener Brigit Hearn welcomed the return of the New Zealand all-rounder, who last month had a change of heart about her unavailability for the season.

``It's great to have Katrina back, fresh and keen,'' Hearn said. The double-header against Otago begins an intensive period for the Canterbury team, which has away matches against Wellington and Central Districts following.

Included in the Otago side are Canterbury recruits Sarah Helmore and Erin Kelly with the team coached by Ann McKenna.

Canterbury team: Debbie Hockley (captain), Lisa Astle, Catherine Campbell, Paula Flannery, Sally Frahm, Jo Lawler, Jane Maley, Catherine Moffat, Nicola Payne, Haidee Tiffin, Helen Watson, Katrina Withers.


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